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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.68, 428.82 and 205.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.68, 428.82 and 205.78 is: 284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.68 : 428.82 = 205.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.68/428.82 = 205.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.68x = 428.82 × 205.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.68x = 88,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,242.58/310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.03

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